can anyone recommend good wheel locks that have good security?

and also how can i find out whats the proper wheel lock for my wheels..

i have 18x8 wheels hp evo

thank you

 

I've found that pretty much all wheel locks are the same. They really only deter a determined thief for a few extra minutes.

I am partial to Mcgard Splinedrive lugs and Gorillas, however. I haven't been able to find a place locally to buy the Gorillas though..

You can check out Mcgard's website (www.mcgard.com) to find the correct application. I think most Nissans are the same, so they use M12 x 1.25 as the thread size.

 

I bought my gorilla wheel installation kit (lugs, locking lugs and valve stems) from www.summitracing.com.

 

bonka, if you get 5 different sets of wheel locks, one for each wheel, i'm pretty sure that'll deter a theif enough...

 

yea i was gonna get 5 different sets for each wheel.. also i wanted to get different styles. such as concave or convex threads...
is the secure enough?

 

anyone have a good scource for Mcguard splinedrives?

 

scopium, what kind of wheels do you own that require that amount of protection, i'm curious. or are you just paranoid someone will jack them?

i figure 5 different type of wheel locks will run you 100$ at least...

 

I got Motegi spline drives for my HP EVOS from Tires Plus (where I had the tires mounted) They seem to be well made and should be secure.

 

i have HP evo.. and yea i'm paranoid.. i dont fell like getting my wheels jacked.. id rather pay 100 bucks for locks and sleep well then with one eye open..

Bluesbrekr-
what are spline drives?
i'm new to all this wheel lock thing

 

I would just get two different brands of wheel locks. 5 is overkill. If they are seriously gonna steal your wheels with 2 different locks on it, then they are probably pros and 3 more won't deter them. My $0.02.

 

if the man sleeps more soundly with 5 different combo wheel locks, that's his thing. i can only imagine how much your wheels cost for you to take that kind of measures to thwart theft. originally, i thought you had chrome spinners or something

 

lol.. u guys mis interpreted..
i didnt say 5 different Combos..
i said all 5 lugs .. with wheel locks ..with 2 diferedn combos..lol

 

Well, again I have to chime in and say that is overkill. If someone is really gonna steal your wheels I don't think the 3 extra locks are gonna make or break the deal. I lost the key on my previous set of locking lugs and my mechanic just took his Snap-On stripped nut socket and spun the lug off in 5 seconds. The locks only deter amateur criminals IMO, and so 2 should be enough for that. But hey, it's your car so if you really don't mind the extra cost or hassle, get 5 sets. But AFAIK, that means you'll be juggling 5 keys when you need to take a wheel off.

 

Spline drives are a type of 2 piece lug nuts. They come with a special 'socket' to remove them. A regular type socket won't work. Just gotta make sure you have that socket with you if you want/need to change a tire.

 

try summitracing. If a thief really wanted your rims, they will steal them. Locks will just slow him down a bit.

 

i got 2 different design locks from gorilla .. they look pretty secure.. even with the lock .. i had trouble taking it off.. still i'm a little paranoid at night... guess an alarm system wouldnt hurt.. i got other stuff in the car too..